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Galaxy S24 Owners, Using Any Galaxy AI Features?

Kellen February 15, 2024 19

I don't think I'm out of line in suggesting that the Galaxy S24 series is a minor upgrade over last year's Galaxy S23. That's not to say that there aren't improvements, it's just that there aren't any big leaps in design or internal hardware, outside of a...

Verizon’s $10 Auto Pay Discount Changes to Bank Accounts Only

Kellen February 14, 2024 14

Verizon pushed out an auto pay change today that could affect the discount you see on your monthly statement. Well, it really only should if you haven't enrolled in auto pay or plan to in the future. Let me explain that. Starting February 14, Verizon's auto...

This Pixel 9 Pro Promo Video Isn’t Real, But It’s Awesome

Kellen February 14, 2024 12

Ever since the supposed Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro designs were shared a few weeks back, I haven't been able to get the device off my mind. If those designs truly reveal what Google's next phones will be like, I think we are in for an incredible end of year for...

Samsung’s First Galaxy S24 Update Addresses Display, Camera

Kellen February 14, 2024 13

Here's a cool thing to know about the company that makes your phone - sometimes they listen. Samsung announced a first update for the Galaxy S24 Series today that was created quickly in response to user feedback. It touches on complaints you had about the...

Android’s Photo Picker Gets Google Photos Integration

Kellen February 13, 2024 2

The newest version of the Android photo picker is more secure and looks prettier, while offering a more consistent way to attach media into apps. We've had it for a little over a year now, so many of you have gotten used to it and also probably found one if...

Prepare for Android 15’s First Developer Preview, Coming This Week (Updated)

Kellen February 13, 2024 10

UPDATE 2/15 1:18PM: That Googler may have been mistaken! The Android 15 Developer Preview 1 has not released as of this moment. Being this late in the afternoon, the launch of it seems unlikely. We'll let you know if something changes, but I'd almost bet on...

FCC Considers Investigating Apple’s Battle With Beeper Mini

Kellen February 13, 2024 5

If you thought the story of Beeper Mini attempting to act as the go-to iMessage service on Android was over, you would be wrong. While Beeper called it quits back in December of last year because Apple had figured out several ways to block Beeper Mini from...

So Much for the Nothing Phone 2a in the US

Kellen February 13, 2024 5

Nothing is still planning to announce its next phone, the Nothing Phone (2a), at an event on March 5. Unfortunately for those of us in the US, investing much into that launch may not be worth the time. I say that because Nothing confirmed this morning that the...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 5

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 5

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 5

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 5

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 5

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 5

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 5

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 5

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 19

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 19

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 19

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 19

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 19

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 19

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 19

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 19

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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